Gun-armed countermeasure
US6923105B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/004
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for countermeasuring an underwater target is provided. The device generally comprises a module having inflatable buoyancy chambers that allow the module to hover at a desired water depth, at least one acoustic array to detect the underwater target, a propulsor system for orienting the module with respect to the underwater target, and a gun for firing one or more projectiles at the underwater target.
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